I send out routine email press releases-cum-newsletters
wrt our cyclocross team, and the cc fields have been growing to the point that I approach my mail limits quite regularly. I have decided to use this blogspot page and cull the texts and let them live here for others to read.

28, July 2009

Greetings -

The pressure to do these Richard Sachs Cyclocross Team spam-a-thons is omnipresent atmo. I loveso many words that start with omni by the way (btw). I have such a full plate that lately I find myself making excuses for not writing today when I can do it all in three days hence in a more relaxed state. For those in the know, a more relaxed state is a literal description because as of 4 hours ago, we (moi and my wife, akaThe Lovely Deb) have a contract on our house here in Episcoville and, if all the moons continue to line up, we'llrelocate to Franklin County by late summer. Say it with me:Massachusetts - The New White Meat. That will be a more relaxed state for sure, and if I'm wrong, there's no turning back.

All of the team frames are at the paint shop. We (the RS 'Cross Team) have a proposed schedule for 2009.All of the art files are with Mariola at Verge Sport in New York. I'll have schematics to approve by the weekend. When I do, I'll pass them around for all of you to see and drool over atmo.

Before I get into current news, I want to link you all with Brian in that jewel of a rock called Islay. Recently, on Brian's seminal (I love that word, seminal - detractors can let me know if I used it incorrectly) site calledThe Washing Machine Post, there was a nice article on the Columbus tubing I use. It's called PegoRichie and it was co-designed by Dario and Ricardo. All of my frames are made of the material and all of the teamframes are built from the lightweight version of the set. To read the article, click on the porn icon ----> XXX .

The raison d'etre (yikes am I on literary fire or what...) of today's missive is to present two from among of thisyear's support system. For 2009 we have several new sponsors. Cole Products will be supplying wheels for this autumn's campaign. Cole is a new name for us in the northeast but the firm has been a supplier to manyof the pro peloton's best 'crossers for several years now. We look forward to a new, fresh start with Cole, and hope to be kicking ass and taking names on these superb wheels in the near future. To visit the Cole websiteand catch up with what they are doing, click the porn icon here ----> XXX . And PS here's a great glam shot of one of the RS 'Cross Team bicycles, Cole wheels equipped. Again, hit the porn atmo ----> XXX. The pic iscourtesy of the master, Jeff Weir. As I always say, Yosemite had Ansel Adams; I have Jeff Weir. So, do you feel dirty yet atmo?

In addition to Cole Products, another new 2009 sponsor is (or are) The Fat Men. No, that's not a typo or misprint.For the sake of omnitransparency, all you'll need to know about these cats is in the text below. I can vouch for that they are all men, none that I know of are actually fat, and they are from the Garden State. Think Badabing, but withcollege educations.From Jack Cole of Cole Products -

Cole Wheels is proud to be a technical partner with one of the highest regarded cyclocross programs in North America.Since we first worked the pits at Hofstade, we’ve been addicted to cross here at Cole. We’ve had the luxury of workingwith top Belgian and American riders, which has helped us make improvements on our wheel systems. Cross is a specialenvironment, with completely different technical considerations. It has the most passionate fans and the best scene to behad at a bicycle race, whether in Flanders or in Portland.

We try to make the best wheels, and we know that Richard Sachs is a demanding team. For us, it’s a match made in heaven.

From Mikey Schmidt on behalf of The Fat Men -

The FatMen are pleased to throw their considerable girth and support behind the Richard Sachs Cyclocross Team for theupcoming 2009-2010 racing season. The Fatmen, for whom cankles hold peculiar appeal, are longtime (much to his dismay)proponents of Richard's uncompromising skills as a framebuilder, cyclist, and ambassador for the sport. Besides, even thoughhe lives in Connecticut, he is Jersey born and bred (but we cannot get him to admit what exit). To those who wonder whysponsor a racing team when you have no discernible product or service, other than a brand, we reply because we can, andbecause cyclocross and Richard Sachs Cycles complement our commitment to the sport and the fun it engenders. We areproud of our award-winning FatMen™ logo and we are excited about increased exposure for our club via the Richard Sachs team.

We are a cycling club based in central New Jersey comprised of skilled riders, former racers and one guy who can’t ride in astraight line, who enjoy friendship with fellow enthusiasts. While a well developed beer gut and a large posterior are appreciatedfor drafting purposes, they are not prerequisites, although a self-deprecating sense of humor is essential. We ride from The Bike Stand,a popular and well-known bike shop located at 1778 East Second Street in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. In addition to logging LOTSof mileage on the bikes, we also value a laughter-filled, rich, and rewarding social calendar. We ride all year except in very inclementweather conditions. Current schedule for spring, summer, fall, and winter seasons:Saturdays @ 8:00 a.m. -- hillsSundays @ 8:00 a.m. -- flats/rollersDuring brighter months we conduct Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday training rides in the evenings. Fridays are reserved for Beer Nightat The Bike Stand with traditional merrymaking. All rides commence and conclude at The Bike Stand except where noted. Competentmen and women are welcomed at all rides.

Our distinctive red, black, and white jerseys are familiar to many people throughout the United States and around the world. The creatorof our FatMen club brand is David Neuhaus, a fellow Fatman and graphic designer. In 2009 the design received top honors for excellenceby the New Jersey Art Directors Club and was also awarded first place in the wearables division.

Thanks, Jack Cole, Mikey and all of the Fat Men.

The next time I write there will be links to all of the 2009 team art files from Verge Sport as well as news about the roster for thisyear's RS 'Cross Team. Look for it all in an omniweek or so atmo.